Sweat. It’s something that heralds embarrassment for most people, except in sweaty “safe zones” like the gym or sauna. Yet it’s a critical part of our anatomy, and there’s so much more to sweat than merely an indicator of...
White flour is a staple of the American diet, but there is an overwhelming amount of evidence that consuming it in the quantities that most people do is extremely unhealthy.
The health risks of white flour
Understanding how white flour is...
Kissing is one of the simplest forms of expressing affection and love to those around us. Depending on where you’re from, you might have actually kissed new people on the cheek in greeting. We want to kiss babies, our...
Headaches can be a real… well, headache. They can make work difficult and relaxation impossible. Most of the time, a common headache can be warded off with a few painkillers, but what about natural solutions?
Given that humans have been...
You have likely heard of the “raw food” movement, as it is believed to remedy a wide range of ailments. Although you may not want to fully transition to a 100 percent raw food diet, there are certain foods...
Here’s a question: how much time do you spend with something on your feet each day? Chances are, your feet spend most of their day enclosed in shoes, socks or perhaps a pair of flip flops when the weather...
Connecting with nature can have a very grounding effect on the mind and the body. Nature and Forest Therapists recommend finding a Sit Spot for yourself — a place where you can regularly visit and connect with the earth....
An estimated four out of five Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. For many of us, myself included, that back pain is present more often than not, and it’s the sort of pain that...
Hippocrates once famously said that “all disease begins in the gut.” We now know that there’s a lot to be said for this far-reaching claim. After all, a diverse array of conditions — such as psychological illnesses (like depression),...
Dental pain is the worst. You just want to enjoy an ice cream, or sip a hot cup of coffee, but that darn pain!
Tooth and gum pain can have a myriad of causes, and can sometimes require some serious...
